Description
Layered Mexican 7 layer dip cups deliver a compact flavor explosion of creamy refried beans, zesty salsa, cool sour cream, and fresh toppings. Guests can enjoy this portable party appetizer that packs all the traditional dip’s deliciousness into one convenient handheld treat you’ll love sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ oz (42.5 g) shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
- 1 ½ cups sour cream
- 1 ½ cups guacamole (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup chunky salsa or pico de gallo (drained slightly)
- 1 (16 oz) can refried beans
- ½ cup sliced black olives
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 8–10 small clear plastic cups (8 oz size)
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- Bean Preparation: Infuse refried beans with zesty taco seasoning, mixing thoroughly to create a robust flavor base.
- Assembly Technique: Craft these layered delights by strategically building each cup with precision and care, starting with a generous spread of seasoned beans as the foundational layer.
- Creamy Guacamole Layer: Spread a smooth, velvety blanket of hand-mashed avocado mixture, ensuring even coverage across the bean foundation.
- Tangy Cream Dimension: Dollop a rich, silky sour cream layer that provides a cool, refreshing contrast to the spiced beans underneath.
- Salsa Splash: Distribute a vibrant, chunky salsa layer that introduces a bright, fresh burst of flavor and texture to the dip.
- Cheese Cascade: Generously sprinkle a blanket of shredded cheese, allowing it to create a melty, golden landscape across the previous layers.
- Olive and Onion Finale: Complete the masterpiece by scattering chopped black olives and finely sliced green onions, adding a final touch of color, crunch, and aromatic garnish.
Notes
- Adjust taco seasoning intensity according to personal spice preference, using less or more to suit individual taste.
- Ensure each layer is evenly spread and gently pressed to create compact, stable cup structures that won’t collapse when serving.
- Refrigerate assembled cups for 30 minutes to allow layers to set and flavors to meld together, enhancing overall taste and texture.
- Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for lower-fat option, use dairy-free cheese for vegan version, and choose low-sodium beans for health-conscious guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg